The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Tim Ferriss's self-optimization interviews with famous founders, athletes, and artists.
Why we picked this
We picked The Tim Ferriss Show because Tim Ferriss treats high performance as an engineering problem. Across hundreds of lengthy interviews with chess grandmasters, venture capitalists, and scientists, he ignores standard biography to extract the exact routines, mental models, and daily habits his guests use to operate. He asks the uncomfortable, specific questions others skip. The back catalog serves as a vast manual for self-experimentation, rewarding listeners who prefer rigorous tactical breakdowns over vague motivational platitudes.
Recent episodes
#882: Why Kids Can Learn 10x Faster Than We Think — Niels Hoven of Mentava (Tim Coaching Session)
Sep 10, 20262h 13m
#881: Tales of Overcoming The Odds, and How to Turn Losses Into Wins — Tim McGraw, Terry Crews, Dax Shepard, and More
Sep 4, 20261h 5m
#880: Relationship Tools That Work — Esther Perel, Brené Brown, Dr. Sue Johnson, Terry Real, and More on Conflict, Repair, and Lasting Love
Aug 19, 202657 min
#879: How to Reinvent Yourself and Make Bold Moves — Decisive Stories from Matthew McConaughey, Steve Young, Samin Nosrat, and More
Aug 12, 20261h 1m
#878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and More
Aug 5, 202658 min
#877: Q&A with Tim — The Art of Male Friendship, Mini-Retirements, Higher-Resolution Living, Reinvention in The Age of AI, and More
Jul 29, 20261h 15m
#876: Dr. Andrew Huberman — Peptides, Performance, and Protocols
Jul 22, 20262h 14m
#875: The Random Show — Tim and Kevin Talk Retreats, Mortality, AI Predictions, Supplements, Rock Climbing at (Almost) 50, and Not Waiting for “Someday”
Jul 16, 20261h 58m
#874: Guy Oseary — The Legendary Hollywood Power Broker on 5-Minute Decisions, 36 Years of Managing Madonna, 26 IPOs, and Spotting Magic First
Jul 7, 20261h 32m
#873: David Allen — The Art of Getting Things Done (GTD) (Repost)
Jul 2, 20261h 31m
#872: Graham Duncan — Talent Is the Best Asset Class (Repost)
Jul 1, 20261h 34m
#871: The “Divine Leaf” with 8,000+ Years of Use — Exploring the Many Benefits of Coca with Dr. Andrew Weil and Wade Davis
Jun 25, 20261h 22m
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